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University of BolognaBologna Business School

Global MBA

Degree awarded by University of Bologna

MBAFull-timeOn-campus
Location
Bologna, Italy
Duration
12 months
Teaching language
English
Next verified deadline
None verified

Facts last verified October 5, 2026. MBA Schools Directory is independent and does not process applications. Applications are made on the school's official website.

Program overview

A 12-month full-time MBA in three modules: general management, track-specific specialisation courses and an internship or company project. Students choose one of five industry tracks, and the year includes orientation modules, professional development clinics and a capstone project.

Intakes
September 2027 Source: bbs.unibo.it · verified October 5, 2026
Duration
12 months Source: bbs.unibo.it · verified October 5, 2026
Campus
  • Villa Guastavillani, Bologna — Bologna, ItalyVia degli Scalini, 18, 40136 Bologna (BO), Italy
Specializations
AI and Manufacturing · Design, Fashion and Luxury Goods · Food and Wine · Supercars, Superbikes and Motorsports · Sustainability and Innovation

Tuition and fees

Each figure keeps the applicant category, fee basis and period the school publishes.
Applicant categoryAmountFee basisPeriod
All applicantsEUR 35,000
Includes: Participation in the Master, study material on the online platform, access to BBS services and facilities.
Source: bbs.unibo.it · verified October 5, 2026
entire programNot stated

Amounts are shown in the currency published by the school and are not converted. Living costs are not included.

Admissions requirements

Requirements

Academic qualification
Bachelor's degreeSource: bbs.unibo.it · verified October 5, 2026
Work experience
Minimum 3 years (published requirement)Minimum of three cumulative or consecutive years of work experienceSource: bbs.unibo.it · verified October 5, 2026
Essays
RequiredMotivational letter requiredSource: bbs.unibo.it · verified October 5, 2026
References
Required1 referenceSource: bbs.unibo.it · verified October 5, 2026
Interview
RequiredMotivational interview with a panel of faculty members and directorsSource: bbs.unibo.it · verified October 5, 2026
Application fee
EUR 60Source: bbs.unibo.it · verified October 5, 2026

Admission tests

Other test
OptionalTOEFL, IELTS or equivalent at minimum B2; if not provided the candidate takes a written English testSource: bbs.unibo.it · verified October 5, 2026
GMAT (classic)
OptionalPublished minimum: 600 (scale 200–800)Optional document; if no GMAT/GRE certificate is provided the applicant takes a written aptitude test. Minimum GMAT 600 (or equivalent GRE) applies to submitted scores.Source: bbs.unibo.it · verified October 5, 2026

English language

TOEFL / IELTS / other
Not verified

GMAT Focus Edition (205–805) and the classic GMAT (200–800) use different scales. A published minimum and a class average are different things; both are labelled. English requirements and waivers depend on each school's policy and your own background.

Application deadlines

IntakeRoundDeadlineApplicantsStatus
September 2027—Application deadline: from December 2026; selection from February 2027Source: bbs.unibo.it · verified October 5, 2026All applicantsDate not confirmed

Past dates are shown as passed and are never rolled forward. A date without a year is marked “Date not confirmed”.

Scholarships

  • Global MBA scholarships

    Benefit
    Full and partial tuition funding
    Basis
    Merit-based
    Eligibility
    All applicants regardless of nationality; allocated on merit based on the second part of the selection process
    Application
    Considered with the program application
  • Africa Scholarship Program

    Basis
    Merit-based
    Eligibility
    Young talents from Africa who performed outstandingly in the selection process
    Residency
    Africa
    Application
    Considered with the program application

Accreditation

  • EFMD (accreditation named by the school) — Program-specificSource: bbs.unibo.it · verified October 5, 2026
  • EQUIS (EFMD Quality Improvement System) — Business schoolAccreditation of the business school. It does not by itself confirm that every campus or program is covered.Source: bbs.unibo.it · verified October 5, 2026

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